Kegel: Shostakovich — Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 (Live)

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 with Herbert Kegel and the NHK Symphony Orchestra.

Recordings

Live recording.

Kegel shapes the score through firm formal control, clarity of line and sustained rhythmic tension.

The performance is entrusted to the NHK Symphony Orchestra under Herbert Kegel.

The four movements alternate dramatic concentration, irony, lyricism and a conclusion of substantial orchestral weight.

Tracklist

01 — I. Moderato
02 — II. Allegretto
03 — III. Largo
04 — IV. Allegro non troppo

Credits

Composer: Dmitri Shostakovich
Conductor: Herbert Kegel
Orchestra: NHK Symphony Orchestra
Format: File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution
Edition: Capsa Symphōnĭa — CS596

Available formats

File PCM 44.1kHz • 16bit — CD Resolution

What are DSD and DXD?

DSD (Direct Stream Digital) is a 1-bit digital encoding system. DSD64 operates at about 2.8 MHz, DSD128 at 5.6 MHz and DSD256 at 11.2 MHz.

DXD (Digital eXtreme Definition) is a very high-resolution PCM format; in the version presented here it operates at 352.8kHz and requires compatible equipment.

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